Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Not long ago she moved to Virginia Beach into a beautiful home on the water. When I saw this design I knew immediately that it would make the perfect birthday gift for her. To my shock and amazement I stitched it up, framed it, and was able to hand it off to her at my DS wedding…which was two weeks prior to her birthday.

Let me share with you another recent finish. I stitched this for my DS/DIL and displayed it on the name card table at their rehearsal dinner on July 10th.

I love the french knots, made with thin ribbon and the beading…

I was a bit preoccupied for a few months before the July wedding. As a result I failed to post a monthly update on the two SAL that I participate in. Fortunately, life has returned to normal and I am happy to be able to post the 2015 Smalls SAL for July. These little Sled Ornaments are such a quick stitch and an even faster finish…

Monday, June 15, 2015

Progress on Grace and Virtue Sampler has been slow due to my lack of free time. I have been stitching almost daily but have not spent much time on this project. More pressing projects have left me with little free time and forced me to place this projects onto the back burner. Progress no matter how minimal is still progress.

June 15 ~ Now

May 15 ~ Then

My first project in the Gifted Gorgeousness SAL is framed and ready for hanging.

Friday, May 15, 2015

I completed LHN Lantern Lane and it is currently being framed. My next Gifted Gorgeousness (May) project is one that was given to me as a gift from a non-blogging friend. We were shopping at a LNS and I was admiring Grace and Virtue Sampler. To my surprise she purchased it for me. I had done a small finishing project for her and this was her way of saying thank you. Here is my progress thus far…

A few weeks ago I attended Celebration of Needlework in Nashua, NH. The highlight of the trip was time spent with fellow bloggers, Carol and Margaret. Unfortunately, the class that I was excited about attending turned out to be a disappointment. The instructor was a very nice woman however, I was not impressed with her teaching abilities. I do love the class project and managed to complete about 80% of if. Once complete I will post pictures.

Designer: The Purple Thread

Design: Travels with Meagan

While shopping in the Vendor Mall I managed add to my stash with these treasures…

The longarm quilter phoned to let me know that my quilt was ready and I am happy to say that I picked it up, put the binding on, and have it ready to bring to the Graduation party at the end of this month.

Graduation Quilt for Ryan

The weather here has been so nice (finally). I found time to plant my garden and am anxious for the plants to grow so I can begin using them in my cooking. This year I planted Basil, Rosemary, Lemon Balm, Chocolate Mint, Cherry Red Tomatoes, Yellow Tomatoes, and a Sunflower plant. To my surprise the Lavender which I planted last year has come to life and is flourishing!